Rick has proudly been a part of the newsroom at New Jersey 101.5 since March 2022, reporting on all things Jersey. He was born in Princeton, has lived in the Garden State nearly his entire life, and got his start in radio news covering Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania. When he isn't working on a story, Rick is probably playing too loud on the electric bass or listening to Tool.
Rick Rickman
NJ woman says rabid raccoon chased her before being caught
Two raccoons found in Middlesex County and Camden County within the last week have tested positive for rabies.
Teacher dismissed repeated sexual abuse in NJ school bathroom, lawsuit says
A young girl was sexually abused by a male classmate in the bathroom at her elementary school in Verona for years, according to a new disturbing lawsuit.
NJ earthquake aftershocks pass 140 with surprisingly big tremor
More than three weeks since New Jersey's April 5 earthquake, the state experienced an unusually large 2.9 magnitude aftershock on Saturday.
Devastating fire quickly rips through Brick, NJ pizzeria
Cuzzins pizza, a local pizzeria in Brick Township, may be completely destroyed after a roaring three-alarm fire at a strip mall on Saturday.
Suspect sought after stolen car pins 2 people in Newark, NJ bar crash
Police are trying to find a carjacker who crashed into the Cozy Corner bar in Newark and pinned two bystanders against the building late Saturday night.
Young Brick, NJ woman pulled off life support after crash, family says
A young Brick woman's organs will help to save lives after she died as a result of injuries she suffered in a crash in Ocean County, according to her family.
The 30 worst New Jersey schools are shockingly bad
The latest New Jersey schools performance reports for the 2022-2023 school year are out — these are the 30 worst schools ranked by summative rating.
46 dogs rescued from fire near Fairfield, NJ ‘luxury’ K9 Resort
One police was hospitalized helping to rescue dozens of dogs from a fire near a pet boarding facility just off Route 46 in Fairfield (Essex County) on Saturday.
‘Outrageous’ charges against Marlboro, NJ teacher are baseless, attorney says
The attorney for a Marlboro, NJ teacher charged with a misdemeanor claims she has been falsely accused of sexually assaulting a middle school student.
New Jersey MVC considers fee hikes to close major budget gap
Top New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission officials say they may have to make major increases to fees for the first time in years to close a growing budget gap.